Willis E. Lucas, Jr. 91, of Mill Hall, PA passed away on Saturday, March 8th 2025 at UPMC Haven Place. Willis was born in Bellefonte, PA to parents, Willis E. and Annabelle (Baird) Lucas, Sr. on Nov. 6th 1933.
He graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1951. He served in the US Army for two years. He worked for Piper Aircraft in Lock Haven for 18 years before the plant closed; was the owner/operator of Nittany Valley Feed and Hardware for 15 years; then retired from Penn State University in 1999. He was a devoted husband and wonderful father/grandfather. He served as an elder and Sunday School Teacher at the Flemington First Church of Christ for over 30 years.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years Thelma (Brungard) Lucas; two daughters, Dawna (Denny) Mann of Mackeyville, Diane (John) Maggs of Beech Creek, a son, David (Donna) Lucas of Boalsburg; 9 grandchildren, Jaime (Chipp) McCann, Amanda Maggs, John M. (Sarah) Maggs; Phillip (Alexandra) Mann, Mark (Jennifer) Maggs, Tosha (Tony) Fradillada; Ryan (Kate) Maggs, Sarah Lucas, and Amber Lucas; and 18 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Steven Lucas; and 2 grandsons, Jarod Maggs and Dustin Lucas.
A Memorial Service for Willis E. Lucas, Jr. will be held at the Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St. Mill Hall, PA on Wednesday March 12 th at 7PM with Pastor Mark Riley of the church officiating. Friends and family will be received in the church 2 hours prior to services. The burial will take place at the Cedar Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gedon Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, LLC. 320 Main St. Mill Hall, PA 17751.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal Street, Mill Hall, PA 17751.
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